24-year-old hurdler holds nation's hope at Beijing Games
(NEWSER) - Whether he likes it or not, Liu Xiang—China's biggest sports star—will be carrying the hopes of the world's most populous nation as he defends his title in the 110-meter hurdles at the Beijing Olympics. A recent race at the new Bird's Nest Stadium demonstrated the frenzy he inspires: the crowd, which soared to 48,000, "roared with excitement when he entered the stadium; cheered when he warmed up over the hurdles, and screamed when he stripped to his racing singlet," the Australian reports. More»
